Whats it called when you are born with a digestive track closed, you can't eat, because you just throw it up, I know it starts with the P, but not sure, anybody know?...?Thanks.
2006-11-11 18:01:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Pyloric Stenosis is the narrowing of the digestive tract. I hope this helps you.
2006-11-11 18:03:44 · answer #1 · answered by Diana C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is birth defect called "esophageal atresia or stenosis" where there is malformations that block the oesophagus. Instead of attaching to the stomach, the oesophagus may end in a closed sac, or join with the trachea (windpipe) leading to the lungs.
Another thing you might be thinking is called "pyloric stenosis" but this condition is not inborn or birth defect as it is due to a progressive thickening of the pylorus (the lower part of the stomach through which food and other stomach contents pass to enter the small intestine.) that occurs after birth. It is believed that thickening could be due to maternal hormones or stomach's response to some type of allergic reaction in the body.â¥
2006-11-12 02:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pyloric stenosis is not a congenital defect. The medical term is "Imperforate anus"but not starting with the letter 'P'. The baby is born with digestive tract closed.
Please see the webpages for more details on Imperforate anus and the list of congenital disorders.
2006-11-12 02:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋